The Varroa Problem: Part 10

Smokin’-Hot Mite Washin’ Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com If you had asked me even a month ago as to how many of your hives to sample for varroa, I’d have suggested using Katie Lee’s plan of 8 hives per apiary [1] (in truth, we’ve rarely sampled even that many). And I would have definitely said that […]… Read More

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Beekeeping, like every other activity, has its own dos and don’ts. Start beekeeping typically involves the equipment that is needed and purchasing bees. Nonetheless, some individuals who are beginning this hobby generally make several blunders. It’s acceptable to make mistakes, and also this post can help new beekeepers prevent making exactly the same mistakes others have previously.

Here are three blunders which every beekeeper should avert:

1. Not knowing the best time to begin a beekeeping company or hobby can end up being a catastrophe. It can lead to some lack of cash and your bees. Since most bees perish during the winter, winter is the worst possible time to begin. This would induce a beekeeper to purchase a brand new mountain of bees, which would be more expensive cash. Fall is another poor time to start beekeeping, since you will find fewer blooms, consequently a smaller number of honey picked. The best time to begin beekeeping is during summer, which can be the time of the year where there are loads of flowers that are blooming.

2. Purchasing used equipment and old books. That is a common error made by many beginning beekeepers. It’s clear that one would desire to save money as much as possible, but purchasing used old and equipment beekeeping novels is not a great thought. First, used equipment can come with “inherited” problems. The extractor outlet might have a leak, or the uncapping knife might not be sharp enough to uncap all the wax. This would definitely affect the quality of one’s honey, which will ben’t an ideal scenario especially if a beekeeper is planning to begin a honey-selling company. Second, info that is out-of-date can be provided by old books on beekeeping. One might be stuck using the conventional approach when there are quicker and better means to keep beehives and production honey.

3. Refraining from purchasing protective equipment. Think relating to this. If one does not wear protective equipment when handling the hives and accumulating the honeycombs, he/she will most likely come out as a pincushion with all the bee stingers stuck to their body. Protective gear is expensive, yes, but it is going to help beekeepers prevent spending medical bills.

These three errors are presented here to help they are avoided by future beekeepers. It’s best to consult with a professional beekeeper before getting started beekeeping. If buying a certain item looks too expensive, constantly consider the ending cost ( in case that they don’t purchase this thing now, will it cost them more later on?). Finally, it truly is up to the individual to decide the best course of action.